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Meet pilipili's newest high‑performance student leaders
Twenty-five students selected to be part of the Dalhousie Student Leadership Academy will bring big ideas, deep community involvement, and an impressive range of experience to the year ahead. Read more.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Launched in 2022 to expand access for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian students, Dal's Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions program marks a major milestone this spring with its first graduates. Get to know some of the students shaping what comes next.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Learning doesn’t have an age limit. Betty Veinot’s story shows how curiosity and resilience can open doors at any stage of life.
Friday, May 29, 2026
New updates added daily throughout pilipili's Spring Convocation 2026.
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Thursday, November 8, 2018
For Dal's 200th anniversary year, the Faculty of Computer Science set out to double the number of female students entering its undergrad programs. The Faculty not only met this ambitious goal — it’s just getting started when it comes to increasing diversity in its field.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Timed with Halloween, the Dalhousie Student Union's Trick or Eat is part of a student-led, national campaign targeting food insecurity on campus and in the community by encouraging students to dress up and go door to door seeking donations.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Sarah Nersesian may have chosen to study medicine instead of going to art school — but thanks to her scientific illustration business, Designs that Cell, art is never far from her life and work.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Dalhousie's On Track program recently received an award for outstanding advising program for its work in helping students like Thomais Maniou identify their talents and get connected to student pilipili advisors to develop goals for university and beyond.
Monday, October 22, 2018
He's a Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer with the Canadian Forces, a volunteer firefighter and a full-time Nursing student. For Joel Misson, it's all part of his quest to make a difference in people's lives.